Smiling Couple on Tennis Court

If Tennis is your “Racquet” Florida is your Place

Whether on lighted courts at night, or under that famous Florida sunshine, the state’s mild climate is perfect for year-round tennis play. Florida’s natural beauty fosters an active lifestyle, and an environment that showcases outdoor sports and sporting events. ICI Homes communities incorporate many of these favorites amenities. Expect parks, playgrounds, …

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End of Summer Florida Staycation Ideas - summer

End of Summer Florida Staycation Ideas

summer Believe it or not, we are already on the other side of the summer!

If you haven’t taken a summer trip yet, you might be starting to think that you are running out of options.

But there are always great staycation options to consider that are right in your back yard. No need to pack anything, and you can still sleep in your own bed!

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March 2014 Florida Event Highlights - bike week e1714750502640

March 2014 Florida Event Highlights

March is here, and despite what the groundhog said a few weeks ago, it’s beginning to feel like spring here in Florida.

There’s always plenty to do here in the Sunshine State, but this is the time of year that events go into overdrive.

Here’s just a taste of what Florida has in store for March.

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7 Romantic Date Ideas for Florida Lovers - Romantic dinner e1714750588586

7 Romantic Date Ideas for Florida Lovers

Whether you were struck by Cupid a few weeks ago or fifty years ago, there are many wonderful Florida destinations to enjoy with your sweetheart. While you may already have your Valentine’s Day reservations in order, we’ve put together a few date ideas for a romantic day, night, or weekend experience that can be found right in your own city.

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2014 Florida Pro Golf and Tennis Calendar - golf and tennis 344x125 e1714746661459

2014 Florida Pro Golf and Tennis Calendar

I’m a huge pro tennis fan, and there’s nothing better to me than watching it live and in-person. Luckily here in Florida there are a few opportunities over the next few months to do just that.

And don’t worry golf fans, your schedule for the next few months is chock full of birdie goodness, and I’ve got you covered here too.

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Golf Tip from the Top — "ESCAPING THE ROUGH"

With the warm temperatures this summer, the rough is at an all-time high. Hopefully, these pointers will help you escape the thick grass a little easier. Before we even discuss strategy, it is important to understand what the rough will do to the ball and the clubface: The thicker the grass, the more the clubface will tend to slow down/close through impact, as a result the ball starts out well left of the target.

Couple on Florida Beach

Endless Summer-ish

Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, and the corresponding annual ritual of celebrating its passing has come and gone. Tourists and residents crammed the roadways and filled the airlines while flocking to the Florida beaches, soaking up the sun, splashing in the Atlantic Ocean, and packing bars and restaurants.

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Discovery Tours at Plantation Bay

I was playing golf and a nature trail broke out…

Have you ever played a golf course so scenic and soothing that not even your worst shot (and a steady rain) could ruin it? I recently had such an exhilarating experience while playing Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club’s Prestwick course in Ormond Beach, Florida. At par 71 over 18 holes (35 on front nine/36 on back nine), the course is challenging but fair,…